Machias (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Machias, Maine
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 Machias (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.85 sq mi (7.38 km2) |
| • Land | 2.70 sq mi (6.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,457 |
| • Density | 539.63/sq mi (208.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
04654, 04686
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-41925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0570613 |
Machias is a small community located in Washington County, Maine, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a specific area that the government counts for population, even though it's part of a larger town.
In 2010, about 1,274 people lived in Machias. By 2020, the population grew to 1,457 people. Machias is an important place in its county.
Where is Machias?
Machias is located in the state of Maine. You can find it at these coordinates: 44.713404 degrees North and -67.460834 degrees West.
The total area of Machias is about 2.6 square miles (6.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Machias?
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| 2020 | 1,457 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,376 people living in Machias. These people lived in 613 homes. About 291 of these homes were families.
Most people in Machias are White (96.15%). There are also people who are Native American (1.31%) and Asian (1.82%). A small number of people are from other backgrounds.
About 23.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. About 32.1% of homes were married couples. Many homes (52.5%) were not families. This means many people lived alone or with roommates.
The average age of people in Machias in 2000 was 41 years old.
- About 19.3% of the population was under 18.
- About 13.3% was between 18 and 24.
- About 21.7% was between 25 and 44.
- About 21.9% was between 45 and 64.
- About 23.8% was 65 or older.
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